Fun Font Family Combos: Master the Mix and Match of Font Styles

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
47 minutes

Total Videos:
1

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Course Description:

Jump in with Foxsy as we delve into the fascinating world of font families, exploring how to effectively mix and pair them for visually appealing letter compositions. This class will introduce you to four major types of font families – serif, sans-serif, script, and decorative – while emphasizing the importance of contrast in creating compelling designs. Through plenty of examples showcasing different styles, this course aims to open up the world of lettering so you have a heap of possibilities at your fingertips.

What You Will Learn:

  • An understanding of four major types of fonts – Serifs (traditional), Sans-serifs (modern), Scripts (flowy), and Decorative (funky).
  • How contrast plays a key role in pairing different styles effectively.
  • Practical demonstrations including variations like upright vs slant; sleek vs messy; formal vs fun; and smooth vs gritty within one family.
  • Techniques using pen tip shapes for visual interest e.g., flat/round tips
  • Tips on drawing inspiration from graphics around you

Supplies You’ll Need:

  • Paper (dot or square grid is preferred, but plain is fine)
  • Bullet tip pen
  • Brush pen

Meet Your Instructor:

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

Shelby Abrahamsen

Blogger at LittleCoffeeFox.com

This Is A Live Class Replay:

This is an edited replay of a Foxsy Live Class. If you’re interested in interacting directly with instructors, check out the upcoming Live Class schedule.

What’s In This Class?

  • 1 Video
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Self-Paced

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 47 minutes

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